Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

Based on our data, the most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi from United Kingdom are Kenya Airways, British Airways, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines. There may also be other airline options depending on where in United Kingdom you’re flying from.

How long does it take to fly to Nairobi?

On average, it takes 8h 35m to fly from United Kingdom to Nairobi if you fly out of London Heathrow (the most popular airport in United Kingdom) and into Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (the most popular airport in Nairobi). If you’re flying out of Manchester and into Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, then the flight time is around 13h 35m.

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18:30 - 13:10MAN-NBO

16h 40m2 stops

17:30 - 08:15NBO-MAN

16h 45m2 stops

£482Ethiopian Air

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Sun, 3 May - Thu, 14 May

22:00 - 03:30LHR-NBO

26h 30m1 stop

04:20 - 08:40NBO-LHR

31h 20m1 stop

£483Egyptair

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Sat, 7 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar

08:25 - 00:50MAN-NBO

13h 25m1 stop

13:40 - 12:15NBO-MAN

25h 35m1 stop

£483Etihad Airways

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Mon, 19 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

06:50 - 21:15LHR-NBO

11h 25m1 stop

23:55 - 17:05NBO-LHR

20h 10m2 stops

£484Brussels Airlines

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Fri, 16 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

10:15 - 03:05LGW-NBO

13h 50m1 stop

04:50 - 16:10NBO-LGW

14h 20m1 stop

£486Turkish Airlines

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Tue, 10 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

20:30 - 20:20LHR-NBO

20h 50m1 stop

13:00 - 06:20NBO-LHR

20h 20m1 stop

£487RwandAir

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Fri, 28 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec

10:15 - 03:20LGW-NBO

14h 05m1 stop

04:50 - 16:10NBO-LGW

14h 20m1 stop

£494Turkish Airlines

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Fri, 27 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

11:10 - 22:45MAN-NBO

32h 35m2 stops

23:40 - 21:35NBO-MAN

24h 55m1 stop

£495Brussels Airlines

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Sat, 17 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb

09:15 - 20:35LCY-NBO

33h 20m1 stop

23:40 - 18:35NBO-LCY

20h 55m2 stops

£529Lufthansa

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Wed, 1 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

17:45 - 21:40BHX-NBO

24h 55m2 stops

23:40 - 17:00NBO-BHX

20h 20m2 stops

£538Lufthansa

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ManchesterNairobi

MAN - NBO

MANNBO

Manchester

Sun 3/5

18:30-13:10

2 stops16h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 14/5

17:30-08:15

2 stops16h 45m

£482

LondonNairobi

LHR - NBO

LHRNBO

London Heathrow

Sat 7/2

22:00-03:30

1 stop26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 7/3

04:20-08:40

1 stop31h 20m

£483

ManchesterNairobi

MAN - NBO

MANNBO

Manchester

Mon 19/1

08:25-00:50

1 stop13h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 31/1

13:40-12:15

1 stop25h 35m

£483

LondonNairobi

LHR - NBO

LHRNBO

London Heathrow

Fri 16/1

06:50-21:15

1 stop11h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/2

23:55-17:05

2 stops20h 10m

£484

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Tue 10/3

10:15-03:05

1 stop13h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 19/3

04:50-16:10

1 stop14h 20m

£486

LondonNairobi

LHR - NBO

LHRNBO

London Heathrow

Fri 28/11

20:30-20:20

1 stop20h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/12

13:00-06:20

1 stop20h 20m

£487

LondonNairobi

LGW - NBO

LGWNBO

London Gatwick

Fri 27/2

10:15-03:20

1 stop14h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/3

04:50-16:10

1 stop14h 20m

£494

ManchesterNairobi

MAN - NBO

MANNBO

Manchester

Sat 17/1

11:10-22:45

2 stops32h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/2

23:40-21:35

1 stop24h 55m

£495

LondonNairobi

LCY - NBO

LCYNBO

London City

Wed 1/4

09:15-20:35

1 stop33h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 22/4

23:40-18:35

2 stops20h 55m

£529

BirminghamNairobi

BHX - NBO

BHXNBO

Birmingham

Wed 11/2

17:45-21:40

2 stops24h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 23/2

23:40-17:00

2 stops20h 20m

£538

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

If you don’t want to visit Nairobi in May, then you should wait until September to fly from United Kingdom, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £545.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Nairobi?

Users booking trips to Nairobi from Mombasa found flights 76% cheaper than the average price of flights to Nairobi. To find the cheapest price to Nairobi from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

The cheapest day to depart from United Kingdom to Nairobi is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as £641. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £680. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Nairobi.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

Our data shows that the cheapest United Kingdom to Nairobi flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to Nairobi at midday for as low as £525. Flights to Nairobi are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of £831. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nairobi?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around £651 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi from United Kingdom for as low as £622 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT	September	16% cheaper	Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Nairobi costs on average just £550 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT	December	27% more expensive	It costs about £828 for flights to Nairobi from London Heathrow Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT	December	400% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Nairobi from London Heathrow Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Nairobi flight deals and tips

Summary info about Nairobi flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£217
Best Round-Trip Price	£482
Fastest flight time	16h 30m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Nairobi from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £217 (Manchester to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Nairobi from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £482 (Manchester to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nairobi from United Kingdom takes 16h 30m (London Heathrow to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Nairobi, with a 13% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Nairobi

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nairobi?

In general, most travellers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is about 51 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are £633. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Nairobi outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from United Kingdom to Nairobi for £587.

Is there an alternative airport near Nairobi?

Nairobi Wilson Airport, Nanyuki Airport or Amboseli Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Nairobi.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Nairobi?

You can find deals at Nairobi Wilson Airport for £148 on average, but that price can change based on your departure airport. To save money, try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

What’s the closest airport to Kenya National Theatre?

The closest airport to Kenya National Theatre is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, 8.4 mi away.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Nairobi?

Prices for flights to Nairobi were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Nairobi?

There are 35 operators available for flights to Nairobi as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Nairobi?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Nairobi.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?

The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nairobi. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Flights to Nairobi with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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